Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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